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Candidiasis of the esophagus progressing to stricture formation in a 74-year-old male is reported. Esophageal candidiasis develops in the presence of various predisposing conditions such as long-standing administration of antibiotics or corticosteroids, and malignancy. The first endoscopic examination of this patient revealed unusual multiple black plaques in the esophagus. Despite intensive exploration, no predisposing factors were found. The stricture was progressive, despite the administration of adequate antifungal therapy, and its presence necessitated several attempts at dilatation. Case reports of esophageal candidiasis without underlying disease are very rate.
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Kimura, H., Kurachi, M., Tsukioka, Y. et al. Esophageal stricture secondary to candidiasis without underlying disease. J Gastroenterol 30, 508–511 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02347568
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